Revisiting Campbeltown Whiskies - Exclusive Media Tasting Session

It's not very often we get to try the Campbeltown whiskies side by side - so when we were invited to attend a special media tasting at Jin Gastrobar recently - there was no way we were going to miss it.

We have a soft spot for family owned / independent distilleries and Springbank happens to be Scotland's oldest, having established in 1828.

Sabah & Sarawak Exclusive: "Tattoo-ed" Carlsberg Smooth Draught

Carlsberg Smooth Draught celebrates the traditional tattoo designs of Sabah and Sarawak with six beautiful designs on its packaging curated by tattoo artists Sarawakian Ernesto Kalum and Sabahan Carlos Benny Majakil.

Bruichladdich Launches Black Art 10 in Malaysia

Remy Cointreau Malaysia recently launched the Black Art Edition 10 in Malaysia, the 10th annual release in this limited edition series.

A 1993 vintage, the unpeated single malt has been created using pre-renaissance casks from the distillery which have been maturing on Islay for almost 30 years. 

Marcy Sakuma at Three X CO and the KI NO BI Edition G

We had the pleasure of catching Marcy Sakuma, Manager of the House of Ki No Bi of Kyoto, who took over Three X Co to showcase the range of Ki No Bi gins in cocktails recently.

The guest shift also introduced the limited-edition Ki No Bi Edition G, the brand’s first cask-aged Kyoto dry gin, which was officially released in 2019 in selected markets. 

Celebrating Spring Harvest with Roku Gin

From 6 April to 26 May 2023, Roku Gin is collaborating with some of the trendiest cocktail bars in Klang Valley to create cocktails that celebrate the "Shun" spring harvest - the Sakura, Grapefruit, Apricot, Kumquat, Plum and Honeydew.

"Shun", (旬 , pronounced shoon) in Japanese means seasonal ingredients that are harvested at its peak - when it is at its very best, most succulent, and flavourful.

Penrose will feature grapefruit cocktails that pairs with the fruit's citrus, tart and bitter flavours.

Rising Sun, The Sakura’s Calling, Momoiro (RM 55)

For more and reservations:149, Jalan Petaling, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan
M : +6016 230 0905
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Martell Hosts Remy Savage at Bar Trigona, Malaysia

Maison Martell recently hosted legendary bartender, Remy Savage, for an exclusive masterclass and special guest shift at Bar Trigona, Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur.

L: Malaysia Martell Brand Ambassador Bastien Michaud R: Remy Savage

Savage was named the ‘World’s Most Imaginative Bartender’ in 2014, the ‘Best European Mixologist’ in 2018, and the ‘Best International Bartender of the Year’ in 2022 and is currently Martell's Master Mixologist.

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Port Dundas

The Johnnie Walker Ghost and Rare series is developed using “ghost” whiskies and other rare expressions from reserves used for the Johnnie Walker Blue Label. 

Image: JW HK

This 5th limited edition release features whiskies from the Glasgow “ghost” distillery of Port Dundas. Port Dundas, which was built in 1811 and closed in 2010, shipped its Scotch from Glasgow to ports across the world for nearly 200 years. 

This bottling follows the release of Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Pittyvaich (2021), Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Glenury Royal (2019), Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Port Ellen (2018) and Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Brora (2017). 

Monkey Shoulder's Rewrite the Night

Monkey Shoulder wants to to show you new ways to experience whisky at Factory 19 PJ from 17 to 18 March, 3pm to 12am. This event would also feature popular local DJs, fun & games, local F&B brands and bartending champions.

 

Look out for a night of fun with: 

Connor's St Patrick's Celebration

Connor’s St. Patrick’s Day bash, which will be held for the entire month of March, features happy hour promotions at almost 200 entertainment outlets nationwide, with chances to win prizes and exclusive collectibles from 50 outlets on 17 and 18 March, where there's an ultimate prize of aa pair of Marshall earbuds worth RM599 to be won.

Guinness St. Patrick’s Celebration

Guinness Malaysia is celebrating St Patrick's Day all March long with its “Our Day to Remember” campaign with a series of activities, games and prizes at participating bars and pubs from now until the end of March.

Glenfiddich's 2023 Chinese New Year Pop Up & Gift Pack

Glenfiddich is hosting a Chinese New Year Pop Up at Hall 3 of the Pavilion Bukit Jalil Exhibition Centre starting from 5 January 2023.

Carlsberg 2023 Chinese New Year Campaign

You know Chinese New Year is around the corner when all the boozy boys start launching their Chinese New Year campaigns. Carlsberg too is bringing us fun activities, promotions and giveaways for this festive celebration so read on for details.

Tiger Beer 2023 Chinese New Year Campaign

Tiger launched its Chinese New Year campaign this week, promising loads of fun activities, promotions and giveaways. Read on for details!

A Quick Word...

Hi internet! We've been rather slack with updating the blog but we'll do better in 2023, promise. Real life obligations overtook us and the pandemic was no help either. 

We have so many backlogged posts accumulated over these few years so don't be surprised to suddenly see new but backdated "updates" as we will continue to gradually upload them onto the blog for posterity.

Meanwhile, feel free to pop by our Facebook and personal Instagram pages for up to date happenings and shenanigans. 

See you around! <3

Glenallachie Tasting at D by Dirty

We had an educational tasting session with Andrew Mustard of The GlenAllachie recently who shared with us that the whisky was originally produced for blending (and has also been used in brands like Ballantines and Chivas).